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In the heart of Chelsea, enveloped by leafy gardens and bathed in sun-dappled shadows, Relais Chateaux’s 1] Cadogan Gardens evokes the old-world charm of Victorian hospitality.

- ARMAN KHAN

On a crisp summer morning in London, Chelsea's Pavilion Road comes alive in a gradual cacophony of voices. Its wide, pedestrianised mews make way for bakers, butchers and businessmen alike. Amidst the bustle, 11 Cadogan Gardens stands like a sturdy tree, shielded from the chaos. Lord Chelsea originally constructed the space as four separate Victorian townhouses in the 19th century, but today, they merge and morph into each other, giving rise to a labyrinth of corridors and staircases appended with ornate balustrades that open up into stately hallways. The apartment occupied by Vogue India served as the ideal remote working pad with enough r